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Jayson Tatum Assigned to Maine Celtics for Rehab Days After Brad Stevens’ Message

Just a few weeks ago, Jayson Tatum stood courtside and said, “I’m ready” after a clutch win over the Miami Heat. The sight of a calm, confident NBA star close to returning from a potentially career-ending injury sparked renewed excitement among Boston Celtics fans.

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Jayson Tatum Practicing With Maine Celtics On Monday

Star forward Jayson Tatum has been assigned to the G League to go through portions of Monday’s practice with the Maine Celtics, the NBA club announced (Twitter Link).

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Jayson Tatum News / Field Level Media / February 9

Celtics star Jayson Tatum (Achilles) cleared to return to practice

Jayson Tatum hit an important benchmark in his recovery from an Achilles tear Monday, as the Boston Celtics sent him to take part in the G League affiliate Maine Celtics' practice in Boston.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Jayson Tatum News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9

Celtics announce major Jayson Tatum injury update

The Boston Celtics were hoping to make another NBA Finals run last postseason before Jayson Tatum suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon.

Tatum injury update changes outlook for Celtics’ season

Pacers’ Johnny Furphy out for season with torn ACL

Four players ejected after altercation between Pistons, Hornets

What will Cam Thomas' role be with Bucks?

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

Celtics Quietly Restart Timer On Key Asset Ahead of Mega Push

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics had a busy trade deadline that featured four departures and just one arrival. The roster moves built on a productive summer and pushed the team below the luxury tax line.

Nikola Vucevic News / Boston Celtics on SI / February 9

Projecting the Boston Celtics Starting Lineup and Rotation After Nikola Vucevic Trade

In some ways, Nikola Vucevic’s first two games with the Celtics have been “what you see is what you get.” He hasn’t shot the ball well yet, but he’ll pop out to the three-point line, he’ll make some nice passes, he’ll grab a few rebounds, and guys can toss it to him on the block against a mismatch.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

It Took Two Games For The Celtics To Have A Nikola Vucevic Issue

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are tied for second in the Eastern Conference after getting blown out 111–89 by New York in a pre-Super Bowl matinee. It was Nikola Vucevic’s second appearance, but the Celtics already have an issue: his role off the bench.

Charles Barkley News / EssentiallySports / February 9

After Charles Barkley’s Absence, NBA Legend Issues Challenging Message to ESPN

Kendrick Perkins’ journey in the NBA started with the Boston Celtics. He spent seven seasons there and also won his only championship with them in 2008.

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The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 9

The Tape of Tonje: getting to know the style of Boston’s newest two-way rookie

Lost in the shuffle of a tax-ducking fire sale at the 11th hour was the acquisition of a new two-way player in rookie John Tonje. Part of the trade that

NBA News / CelticsBlog / February 9

10 takeaways as Knicks snap Celtics’ 5-game win streak

Before Sunday’s 111-89 loss to the Knicks, the Celtics had been 7-1 when playing on a Patriots Super Bowl Sunday. According to statistician Dick Lipe, the lone loss came in 2015, when the Celtics scored just 75 points against the Heat.

Joe Mazzulla News / CelticsBlog / February 9

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla confirms trade deadline won’t disrupt team’s structure

Joe Mazzulla doesn’t intend to change much in the aftermath of this season’s trade deadline. Even after four trades that resulted in four departures, the Boston Celtics head coach is standing by the approach that has helped them climb as high as the No.

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / February 9

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum returns to controlled 5-on-5 work

Jayson Tatum is making progress, but the Celtics remain in no rush. Appearing on NBA Countdown, ESPN’s Shams Charania provided an update on Tatum’s recovery from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered during last spring’s playoffs.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Jaylen Brown, Celtics Take Action Over Concerning Defensive Trend

There are NBA players accused of manipulating offenses and officiating. According to the Boston Celtics, defenders can do that now, too — and their main target is Jaylen Brown.

Kendrick Perkins News / Celtics Life / February 8

Perkins: 'Celtics are the most dangerous team in the NBA

Former Boston Celtics championship center Kendrick Perkins showered the current squad with a ton of praise prior to today's match-up with the Knick. Perkins not only called the Celtics the most dangerous team in the NBA, but also added that if the season ended today Jaylen Brown would be his vote for the league's MVP award.

NBA News / Celtics Life / February 8

Watch: New York Knicks 111, Boston Celtics 89 highlights

Extended highlights and box score from this afternoon's Celtics loss to the Knicks in Boston. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points and 8 assists, ending Boston's five-game winning streak and moving New York into a tie with the Celtics for second place in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / February 8